Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Question 1

Answer

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a precise therapy that can accurately diagnose hormone imbalances and naturally restore the body to optimal functioning.

Question 2

Q: How do I order a saliva or blood hormone test?

Answer

At the time of your first appointment with Dr. Dupuis, you will be given a lab test requisition form for specified salivary or blood tests. If your clinician requests a salivary test, there will be a saliva test “kit” to take home with you, which you will send to the lab to be tested.

Mail–Monday to Thursday- Not on a Friday because the specimen will sit all weekend and spoil.
You will have either blood or saliva testing is done to evaluate your hormone levels. This will depend on your symptoms and medical history.

Question 3

Q: Will insurance or OHIP cover my lab tests?

Answer

Blood lab tests – for hormone evaluation are covered by OHIP. You will receive a blood lab requisition form from our inhouse MD via email. Please print off the form and take the copy + your OHIP card to the lab for your blood draw.
***Blood tests are our preferred lab test.
Saliva lab tests – Once you receive your saliva hormone kit, you will pay for the testing at that time (prices range from $225- $450). After 2 weeks from the date of mailing, New Life Integrative Health Centre will receive the results which can be discussed with you.
The patient may submit their own receipts to their insurance company directly if they wish to. Some insurance companies may cover the BHRT prescriptions.

Question 4

Q: How soon will my lab test results be ready?

Answer

Results take approximately 7 to 10 days from the time the lab receives your specimen/samples. Lab results will be sent directly to New Life Integrative Health Centre, at which time you will book a follow-up appointment with your doctor to go over results and suggestions for your customized BHRT prescription therapy.

Question 5

Q: How does Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy benefit me in the future?

Answer

BHRT will help you feel like yourself again, even through the ups and downs of hormonal change.
- FOR WOMEN – BHRT will decrease hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, insomnia and will improve energy, memory and libido, and weight management.
- FOR MEN – BHRT will increase your muscle mass, memory, stamina, energy, and libido.
- We teach disease prevention and show you how to increase your quality of life.

With accurate testing, we can track your hormone levels and optimize them.
Monitor hormone levels over time so therapy can be adjusted sooner rather than later

Question 6

Q: What age does the patient have to be to do hormone therapy?

Answer

Patients who benefit from BHRT are as young as 16 years old (severe issues with periods), right up to 90 years old. Our hormone levels drop 1 to 3% per year once we hit the age of 30 years old. So it is wise to get tested sooner rather than later, so the doctor can have a baseline measure of where your hormones levels are naturally at.

The clinical program includes baseline hormone measurement of saliva is used to determine a baseline profile of your hormone levels. Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, adrenals and cortisol evaluation is recommended for women; estradiol, testosterone, DHT, DHEA, and cortisol for men. Individual hormone and thyroid testing plus Urine NTx Boneloss Assessment are also available.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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